As a writer who has struggled with depression, the question is one that has long troubled me. Should I resist treatment, on… — Andrew Shaffer Depression Copy Share Image
Once an ebook hits the Kindle Top 100, sales tend to snowball as new customers discover it in greater numbers. — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
Buying reviews of ebooks that include downloads is a well-known way to 'juice' an ebook's sales rank and attract new readers. — Andrew Shaffer Books Copy Share Image
Cremer's 'Nightshade' is a smart blend of romance, action, philosophy, and pagan witchcraft. And, yes, high-schoolers shape-shifting into wolves. — Andrew Shaffer Action Copy Share Image
Many non-believers who have entered substance abuse programs have found themselves at odds with the religious overtones prevalent in the recovery industry. — Andrew Shaffer Abuse Copy Share Image
It's not always caving to pressure: Sometimes criticism hits close to home; sometimes criticism changes our minds about something we've put out… — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
“He hands me his shopping list and I lead him through the store in search of the items. Duct tape? Plastic wrap?… — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
Treat haters in your online spaces just the same as you would in the real world. If they're not respectful to you… — Andrew Shaffer Haters Copy Share Image
“Mr. Gray,” I mutter. He’s smiling again like the Big Bad Wolf who wants to eat me. And boy, do I want… — Andrew Shaffer Big Bad Wolf Copy Share Image
In 'Hope Never Dies', the fictional Obama and Biden go up against drug traffickers, outlaw bikers, and other seedy opponents. They're forced… — Andrew Shaffer Anger Copy Share Image
If you can pay enough people to buy your .99 ebook and review it positively, and crack one of Amazon's bestseller lists,… — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
“It’s fifteen minutes until two when I arrive – just in time for the interview. I walk through the glass doors and… — Andrew Shaffer Humor Copy Share Image
Barnes & Noble, along with other independent bookstores, are refusing to stock Amazon Publishing titles. They'll order books from the online retail… — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
No matter what you do, you're going to run into haters online. We're not talking about ordinary, disgruntled customers who should be… — Andrew Shaffer Empathy Copy Share Image
In 'Hope Never Dies', Biden attempts to disguise himself with a beach look, hoping that the incongruity of it will allow him… — Andrew Shaffer Beach Copy Share Image
The difficult part of writing about someone you don't admire is that it's easy to demonize them. What you get then is… — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
It was a struggle to humanize Donald Trump, who was the antagonist in my satirical thriller 'The Day of the Donald'. Of… — Andrew Shaffer Day Copy Share Image
Young adult author Richelle Mead holds the distinction to perhaps be the only author ever to have a book banned... before it… — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
It's easy to feel spurned, especially when you return to your apartment and stare at the hundreds of rejection letters tacked to… — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
In 2009, the American Library Association recorded 460 challenges reported to the Office of Intellectual Freedom. — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
You don't want to write the same story again, but people are like 'We want the same story but different.' Well, how… — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
Every published writer, myself included, was at one time unpublished. All writers know what rejection feels like. — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
When Patrick finally broke his silence with 2008's 'Anthems For the Damned' - the first Filter album that he recorded sober -… — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
Richelle Mead's 'Vampire Academy' saga is set to be the next young adult paranormal series to become a household name. — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
In their political careers, Obama and Biden faced down lobbyists, Tea Party carpetbaggers, and Washington gridlock. — Andrew Shaffer Copy Share Image
While I've never asked my publisher to pull one of my books off the shelves, I have deleted tweets or blog posts… — Andrew Shaffer Books Copy Share Image
“She hands me a security badge that says VIRGIN. How could she know that I’m a virgin? Is it that obvious? “How… — Andrew Shaffer Cybersecurity Copy Share Image
